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Friday, July 18, 2008

Croatian Navy to Buy Two Finnish Missile Boats

Croatia on July 17 signed a 10 million euro ($16 million) deal with Finnish company Patria to buy two second-hand guided missile frigates, national radio reported.

The purchase of the two 22-year-old Helsinki class ships is part of Croatia's efforts to modernize its fleet in order to bring it into line with NATO standards.

As part of the agreement, Patria is to train Croatian sailors, share technology and provide enough spare parts for the next 10 years.

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